A Lucedale man pleads guilty to a federal hate crime for assaulting and murdering Mercedes Williamson because she was a transgender woman. Joshua Vallum originally pled guilty to her murder back in July after admitting he beat her to death…
Hundreds of people gather in Ocean Springs to remember the life of Lucas Morace, the Moss Point fire fighter who passed away in a motorcycle accident on Saturday. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Fountaineblue Community Center with…
While many parents race to the nearest toy store for the perfect Christmas gift for their kids, many head to their nearest animal shelter to add a new member to their family. Officials with the Jackson County Animal Shelter tell…
Jackson County’s solid waste department will collect Christmas trees for recycling beginning next week starting Tuesday, December 27th. Recycling of Christmas trees save space in local landfills and discourages illegal dumping. The purpose of this collection is to turn the…
Congressman Palazzo released the following statement on the contract saying quote: “It was clear that Ingalls would be the best choice to provide the best capability along with the best quality to our navy and Marine Corps team at the…
The navy will pay Huntington Ingalls industries $1.46 billion to design and build an amphibious assault ship in Pascagoula. The contract adds another $1.19 billion to the $270 million already awarded to Ingalls for advance work. The future USS Fort…
Biloxi police are asking for the public's help with information about who stole a caterpillar skid steer from a construction site on Woolmarket Road. The one taken is the same model as the one in this photograph. If you have…
You may want chestnuts roasting by an open fire. But *not* coming from your Christmas tree. News 25's Laurene Callander shows us how the Biloxi Fire Department is making sure your home does not go up in flames this holiday…
The Pascagoula Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person who robbed the army navy store earlier this month. Police believe the man you see here entered the store on Highway 90 on December 6 using the…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Cheif Bonie about Christmas Tree fire prevention.
Popp's Ferry Bridge down to one lane this morning between 8:30 and noon while city contractors install led street lights on the bridge. Flagmen will be at the work zones to help direct traffic, and motorists are advised to use…
Oyster Areas Closed To Harvesting: Handkerchief Reef and Henderson Point Reef Pass Christian Reef Pass Marianne Reef Telegraph Reefs Pelican, Buoy and First Key Reefs
A group of Coast residents ditched their work clothes and threw on their tackiest Christmas gear for a night time bike ride through Biloxi. Cyclists met at the Biloxi Visitors Center to chat and compare holiday sweaters before biking through…
Pascagoula police say they are very confident that the burglary of a jewelry store on Denny Avenue and a triple homicide in Jackson are related. Lieutenant Doug Adams with the Pascagoula Police Department says they have been working closely with…
Recent discussions in Bay St. Louis involve a possible consolidation of the city’s police department and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. While some residents believe this is a bad move for the city, leaders recently held a workshop with Sheriff Ricky…
The old Jackson County Jail will be torn down. The old jail was originally built in 1979. Jackson County supervisors made the decision that the structure needs to come down at their meeting Monday. Officials tell News 25 the old…
Good news for ink-lovers along the Coast: a new tattoo parlor is in the works for West Biloxi. Biloxi Council members approved an application for conditional use, authorizing the start of a tattoo establishment located at 210 Pass Road. Council…
The permit for the new La Quinta Inn and Suites Hotel is issued and all ready for construction in Biloxi. City officials tell News 25 the development permit issued for the hotel marks a milestone for Biloxi. The Biloxi City…
Biloxi residents are demanding justice for Albert, the dog that was allegedly abused in Biloxi. A court date is set for the Gulfport man accused of beating a dog inside his truck after a Facebook video allegedly showing the incident…
The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office is jumping on board the investigation into the Moss Point cat abuse case. District Attorney Tony Lawrence says his office has received many calls from concerned citizens about the investigation of those who killed…
The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who are wanted for their actions in multiple business break-ins in Jackson County. The suspects are accused of burglarizing a Shell station on Bienville Boulevard…
Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame’s appointment of a new police chief in the aftermath of Mike DeNardo’s passing has been delayed. Now talks have been initiated in Bay St. Louis about the possibility of consolidation between the city’s police…
Back Bay mission is making sure those in need have a Christmas breakfast and dinner for their families. 170 baskets filled with food were passed out by volunteers as well as 150 backpacks to South Mississippi's homeless community. Back Bay…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Jay Lodge and Mary C. Spain about the Christmas Wonderland At The Beau December 21st - 29th Shows Daily at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets range from $10.95 to $24.95 plus with Family for…